New Point Loma Ralphs features in-store Starbucks

A new 24-hour Ralphs Supermarket is set to open its doors in Point Loma on Friday with features for shoppers short on time.

The 29,000 square-foot store, located on Rosecrans Street near Nimitz Boulevard, will offer the usual staples of a large supermarket -- produce, a meat department, a bakery and a floral department. But it also comes with a fuel center and an in-store Starbucks mini café -- both firsts for Ralphs stores in San Diego County.

The company, a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based Kroger, lists about 50 Ralphs and Food4Less stores in San Diego County.

The existing Ralphs in Point Loma, on Sports Arena Boulevard, will remain open.

The new store will employ about 70 full- and part-time associates, Ralphs Grocery Company said in a news release about the grand opening.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. Friday, with a performance from the Point Loma High School marching band and cheerleaders. The grand opening ceremony will also include product giveaways and samplings, and raffle drawings will be held through the weekend.

While this Ralphs location will be open around the clock, the Starbucks mini café will operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.